Just Jewels

One of Singapore's Hidden Jems

The gift of something small (or big!) and sparkling is always very special, but have you ever considered learning more about the gemstones you wear? Or even learning how to create your own bejewelled expressions to highlight your style?

Here's a little secret...one that is shared amongst jewellery aficionados serious about their skills and knowledge: there is a small school dedicated to providing expert jewellery education, at a variety of levels, from professional to hobbyist, right here in Singapore.

The Jewellery Design and Management International School, founded by Tanja M. Sadow, an award winning jewellery designer, gemmologist, jeweller and educator, has focused on developing the industry in Singapore and abroad for over 28 years.
The JDMIS provides education and inspiration by means of specialized workshops and academic programmes. Its students come from all walks of life, from industry professionals to casual hobbyists, from college-age students pursuing a career in jewellery to established artists expanding their jewellery horizons.

The school is registered with the Singapore Ministry of Education and its Diplomas and Certificate courses are completely modular: Full time students can stay for 6-12 months, professionals may opt for intensive week-long certification courses, and the casual jewellery lover can even take courses one lesson at a time.

The school's most popular courses are the hands-on jewellery fabrication workshops, where students learn to create fabulous designs using professional thread and wire techniques, traditional metal smithing methods, and even new technologies such as metal clay.

So if you are interested in creating your own style, check out the JDMIS Website (where honeycombers members stand to win a jewellery certification!) or visit JDMIS at their Open House this December 20th from 3pm-5.30pm to see demonstrations of fabrication techniques you can master. RSVP by phone or SMS to the school on 91254107 to reserve a seat.

Just Jewels   |   10 December 2009 at 12:59 PM

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